Officer Sid Lopez is in charge of Code Enforcement.

Animal Control

The City of Palmer and the Palmer Police department in an effort to keep the City of Palmer a pleasant and appealing atmosphere for the citizens, prospective citizens and visitors of Palmer has within the Palmer Police Department the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division. One of the responsibilities of this division is the humane removal of vicious animals, homeless dogs and dogs that are not being kept in compliance with Palmer City Ordinances and Codes. It is also the responsibility of the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division to maintain compliance of the City of Palmer Ordinances, Codes and State of Texas Laws in relation to tall grass, trash and debris, junk vehicles, Livestock and fowl.

Any calls for the Animal Control and Code Enforcement Division should be made to Officer Shelton at (972) 449-3271 ext. 117. Any calls emergency in nature or calls after 5:00pm in the evenings or on weekends should be made to (972) 544-2225.

All animals removed by the Animal Control Division are taken to the Ellis County SPCA for housing. The Ellis County SPCA is located at 2570 FM 878, Waxahachie, TX 75165 and they can be contacted by phone at (972) 935-0756.

Pet Registration
The City of Palmer Code of Ordinances Chapter 2 Section 3 (B)(1) requires the registration of all dogs over the age of four (4) months in the city limits.  Section 4 of the same chapter, as well as Texas Health and Safety Code requires that all dog and cats over the age four (4) months be vaccinated against rabies and be revaccinated at the age of one (1) year and yearly thereafter. 
 
Palmer Police Department Animal Control requests that all owners of dogs and cats voluntarily register their animals and provide proof of vaccination (rabies tag number) annually.  Your cooperation will provide the City of Palmer and the Palmer Police Department Animal Control with the information to return your pet to you quickly if your pet becomes lost.  While cat registration is not required by ordinance, vaccination is.  Any dogs and/or cats found without a current rabies vaccination tag affixed to a collar is subject to impoundment.  It is not the position of the City of Palmer or the Palmer Police Department Animal Control to deprive anyone of their pets. Due to the recent outbreak of rabies in Texas wildlife it is important that we all do our part in preventing our pets from contracting rabies.
 

Online Form

Using the link below download the form and complete it. The completed form may be either emailed to Officer Shelton, dropped off at the Police Department during business hours or mailed to the following address:

Palmer Police Department
Attn: Animal Control
PO Box 489
Palmer, TX 75152

Note: Word 2002 or later is required

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